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Hexavalent chromium is the most toxic form of chromium. Currently, no biological exposure marker exists that is specific to hexavalent chromium. A bibliographic study has shown that Cr(VI) is incorporated into erythrocytes while the other species…

Although workers may be exposed to chromium metal, Cr(III) compounds and Cr(VI) compounds in the workplace, only Cr(VI) compounds are of particular concern in terms of possible health hazards. After uptake via ingestion, inhalation and/or percutaneous…

Every year, new chemical substances appear in the industrial field. It is becoming essential to identify such potentially sensitizing substances as early as possible. Developing tests for identifying the sensitising power of industrial products…